Lakeville man drowns off Cape Cod beach

An investigation is underway in Bourne after a Lakeville man drowned in waters off of the Cape Cod town on Thursday.

Authorities announced John Lima, 50, of Lakeville died by drowning on Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders rushed to the area around 5:30 p.m. after receiving calls for help by neighbors, according to WCVB. The neighbors were reportedly flagged down by Lima's children, who were yelling for help.

The Cape and Islands Assistant District Attorney Tara Miltimore said the drowning is under investigation by Bourne Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the D.A.'s office.

Miltimore added that the investigation has found no evidence to indicate the cause of death was anything other than an accidental drowning.